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Had my BMI done at medical today and I am a 16.5 stone bodybuilder and very lean at the moment (my off season weight goes up to 19 stone). I am 175cm and so my BMI is easily over 30 and the doctor said i need to lose 2 stone to get to a minimum of 14.5 stone!! Outrageous! I have probably got a lower body fat percentage than most professional athletes and am fit aswell. Is there anything I can do like ask them to test bodyfat instead? Being a sports scientist and knowing BMI is a load of ###### I don't want to fail at the last hurdle to a test that means nothing as it is assuming that I am fat and overweight. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi all, i got the dreaded letter today that i had failed the sift for lothian and borders... I don't understand why, i have a lot of good experience and my application form was submitted as neatly as i could! is the a process of appeal for the application process or am is the form too early to appeal? I only ask because now i have to wait 6 months to join the next closest force(fife)

Firstly, is this possible? Secondly, is it a bad idea? I havent even attended the Pre recruitment evening for the regs yet, but there is a possible staff position that I could apply for now. The job information states the following... 'Additionally, suitable police staff are also encouraged to consider a career as either PCSOs or Police Officers', which suggests they wouldnt be upset if i left to join the regs, but i wonder if it will be frowned upon if i am applying for both at the same time. Sorry if thats really confusing....

im probably thinking way way too much about this but how did girls wear their hair for the assessment centres? is it best to have it tied up and out of the way or does it not matter? thanks

I've got my uniform fitting next week. Do I need to wear my shoes? Or take anything?Also people mention pulling up their trousers, why is this? ~Ozzy~

Hi, Asking this for a mate of mine - He want's to know if you can apply to the Police Force as soon as you are 'officially' out of the RAF (or any armed forces). Or, do you have to wait a certain time period? He is no longer serving, but was recently. Thanks alot.

From personal experience what is the best Metropolitan police borough to work in? and WHY? especially for someone starting their career.

got a/c in march, do you get to do working out on paper for this? or is it all in ur head??

Hey guys, Thought i would start a wee thread to see who is all looking to be heading up to tulliallan in february the 16th.?? Anyone else totally excited!!! Everyone i have been speaking to on here seems to be joining the jan intake, and i just missed out on that, so feel like i should get chatting to folks im going to be joining with??

Hey all This could be written elsewhere (tho i couldn't find it :smiley_help: ).... when do you get your uniform for the MET??? Many thanks Kat

What actually happens in the medical, and don't give me the whole 'cough and drop' b******s because your talking to LordLoveRocket here, i'm quite happy to let someone grab my plums! I just want someone who's been through the medical to give me a some step by step info. on what goes on... what stages you go through from start to finish... annnd, if you've got the time, let me know how you find out your results - Cheers all, LLR :shhh:

Okay folks who has received the good news and has been allocated to the FEB Intake course so far ?

Hi, i'm thinking of joining Cambridgeshire Police and I was wondering what it's like working there. Is anyone here from Cambridgeshire Police?

I have recently passed my initial interview, and was wondering how long everyone waited to hear back about their background checks? and what to expect i.e a phone call or letter to confirm weather or not i'l have a final interview? thanks Alan

Can anyone give me an idea about the format of the Leicester FIB? I understand that it has three interviewers, that it is competency based and that I should not use the answers I gave in my initial application form. I also get the impression that I will receive the results of the FIB straight away as I have been asked to keep time spare to visit the recruitment office if successful, but has anyone any idea about what sort of questions are they likely to ask?